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Zemeckis, Robert

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Robert Zemeckis was born in 1952 in Chicago and has loved movies at a young age. Zemeckis's prowess in creating cinematic meditation on religion, technology, and extraterrestrial life is revealed in the film, entitled "Contact." His other famous works include "Back to the Future" and "Forest Gump."

Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1997
Zemeckis, Robert

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Holland, Agnieszka

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Polish-born movie director and screenwriter, Agnieszka Holland, overcame political adversities to become a success. During 1971, The Polish Communist government blocked her efforts to become a screenwriters. Holland's movie, "Europa, Europa," received a warm reception in the US.

Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1998
Holland, Agnieszka

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Kopple, Barbara

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Barbara Kopple's documentary films "Harlan County USA" and "American Dream", which won for her two Academy awards, made her believe that there is nothing people cannot do. The filming of the two documentaries helped her understand the struggles of striking laborers.

Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1998
Personalities, Documentary films, Documentary movies, Kopple, Barbara

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Subjects list: Biography, Filmmakers, Movie directors, Movie producers (Persons)
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